Secondary News

Coding Club has come to Secondary!

We were super excited to kick off our Coding Club this week. As part of this new Club, students will learn how to code using the Python Programming Language.

Hosted by one of our Old Collegians, Sasha Petrenko, who is studying a double degree in Information Technology and Interaction Design, the Coding Club will run every Tuesday, at lunchtime, in Room 36. The course caters for beginners. 

Students will have different pathways to explore as they progress through the wonderful digital world of programming. Students must bring their own laptops with permission to load the necessary software. 

We look forward to our students leveling up!

R U OK? Day

On Wednesday 13 September, students from Pre-Prep to Year 12 and staff will be raising awareness for R U Ok? Day. On this day, we acknowledge the importance of stopping to ask a friend and colleague how they are. Students will participate in activities throughout the week that will help them to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them.

On Wednesday, students can wear their Sports Uniform to and from school and add a touch of yellow with an accessory.

Thank you to our Year 8s who have organised the following activities to highlight R U OK? Day! 

QGSSSA Track and Field Championships

The 2023 QGSSSA Track and Field Championships are set to take place on Thursday 14 September. The event promises to be a thrilling spectacle as athletes from the ten QGSSSA schools come together to compete for the Aggregate Cup and the Percentage Cup wins. All students in Years 7 to 12 are invited to bring their College spirit and spectate in support of the 2023 QGSSSA Track and Field Team as they look to take home the Big 3 Percentage Cup wins for 2023. 

House Leaders will be awarding one house point to every student that attends, which will contribute to the 2023 House points tally in awarding the 2023 Champion House. 

It's your opportunity to showcase that true Clayfield College spirit!

Date: Thursday 14 September

Venue: Queensland Athletics Centre (QSAC) | Kessels Road, Nathan

Time: 8:20am to 3:00pm

Bring: Food and a water bottle in a small bag (Kiosk facilities will be available)

Do not bring: ipods or equivalent (you are attending to support the Track and Field Team)

Uniform: Summer Uniform (including hats – boys and girls) 

Information: Student spectators are to meet in the Assembly Hall for departure by bus. Student bags may be left securely in the Assembly Hall and collected upon return to the College at 3:00pm. Phones are to be left in bags and are not required at the venue. 

Student Free Day/Staff Day

The College will be closed on Friday 15 September, for a Student Free Day/Staff Day.  Please ensure other arrangements have been made for your daughter/son on this day. 

Year 12 ATAR Trial Exams

As reflected in the College Calendar, the Year 12 ATAR Trial Exams will be held in the second week of the September Holidays, from 25 to 29 September 2023. 

The schedule is available at the link below. 

Whilst the ATAR Trial Exams are not compulsory, students are strongly recommended to attempt these with the view to get additional practice and written feedback in the lead up to the External Exams.

In the eventuality that a student cannot attend an exam, they can collect a physical copy of the same from the relevant Head of Department, in Week 1 of Term 4. They then have the opportunity to attempt these in their own time and seek verbal feedback from their teachers on questions that they find challenging.

Students are to wear their Summer Uniform or Sports Uniform with Senior's Jersey to do the ATAR Trial Exams. Please contact Mrs Mohan if you have any further questions. 

PMSA Teaching Scholarship

The PMSA Teacher Education Scholarships are now open for 2024.

The scholarships aim to foster a respect for the importance of teaching as a profession and assist aspiring teachers and early childhood educators who align with Christian faith to complete an approved teacher education program.

Available to either current Year 12 students or recent graduates (last two years) from our PMSA schools, the scholarships are each worth $2,000 per year for up to four years of study for suitable students entering an undergraduate teacher education degree or early childhood education course.

This is a great opportunity for our graduates looking to pursue a future career in teaching and early childhood education.

Applications close on Friday 13 October 2023 with interviews in early November and scholarships offered in December.

For more information on the scholarships, visit the Scholarships page on the PMSA website.

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